Dona Peterson

Dona Lillian Peterson, 88, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks after a long illness.

Dona was born in Grand Forks, on February 18, 1932, to Bertha Dahle and Ernest E. Peterson.  After graduating from Grand Forks Central High School, she worked at Newberry’s Dime Store, Colburn’s School Supply, and the North Dakota Mill and Elevator, where she retired as a traffic specialist in 1998.  She later worked at North Dakota Vision Services and the School for the Blind.  Dona was an avid gardener who took great pride in growing flowers.

She is survived by two siblings, Alma Peterson of Tacoma, Washington, and Clarence Peterson of Grand Forks, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant brother and five sisters, Evelyn Wolfgram, Stella Crichton, Beverly Rabehl, Colleen Erickson, and Frances Svanes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dona's name may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks or the North Dakota School for the Blind.   A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, August 31, 2020 at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, 1616 S. 17^th St, Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park North Cemetery of Grand Forks. Masks are recommended and social distancing will be practiced. 

***The funeral service may be viewed from this link: https://youtu.be/vQYSecGogVw